The climate of Vārānasi

The current climate in Vārānasi features temperatures ranging from a high of 40°C to a low of 22°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 33°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 10°C and in the warmer months around 28°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Vārānasi, India.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Vārānasi in recent years was 48°C in June 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 9°C in December 2019.

Rainfall amount

On average, Vārānasi receives 919 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

The hurricane season in Vārānasi runs from June to November.

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Best time to visit Vārānasi?

The best time to visit Vārānasi for sunny weather is January through March and October through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Vārānasi. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Vārānasi

The climate table of Vārānasi shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 22 27 33 39 40 39 35 34 34 34 30 24
Temp. min (°C) 11 14 19 24 27 29 28 27 27 23 17 12
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Precipitation (mm) 16 9,6 21 16 33 122 260 225 184 25 0,7 6,4
UV Index 7 8 9 10 9 8 7 7 7 7 7 7

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Vārānasi, India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Vārānasi

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Yearly Temperature in Vārānasi

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Vārānasi, India. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Vārānasi

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Vārānasi

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Vārānasi, India. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Vārānasi

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Average weather in Vārānasi by month

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